{"id":10968,"date":"2025-12-09T22:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=10968"},"modified":"2025-12-09T22:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:28:14","slug":"el-dorado-county-food-bank-announces-2025-holiday-outreach-distribution-for-families-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/events\/el-dorado-county-food-bank-announces-2025-holiday-outreach-distribution-for-families-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Food Bank Announces 2025 Holiday Outreach Distribution for Families in Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1733\">CAMERON PARK \u2014 The Food Bank of El Dorado County will host its 2025 Holiday Outreach Distribution on Saturday, Dec. 20, offering seasonal food assistance to low-income households seeking support during the winter season. The event will be held at the Food Bank\u2019s distribution facility at <strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1647\">4550 Business Drive in Cameron Park<\/strong>, with staggered pickup times based on the first letter of each recipient\u2019s last name.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"2190\">This year\u2019s outreach is backed by a coalition of long-standing community partners, including the <strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1873\">Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1904\">Barsotti Family Juice Co.<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1934\">Francis Distributing<\/strong>. Tribal services will take an expanded role, with the Tribal Fire Department and Tribal Police Department assisting in delivery efforts for residents who are homebound. Those unable to travel may request home delivery by emailing <strong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2189\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2187\">info@foodbankedc.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2443\">Food Bank officials emphasized the importance of making the process accessible.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2443\">\u201cOur goal is to make sure every qualifying family in El Dorado County can enjoy a brighter holiday season without barriers,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2443\">the organization said in a prepared statement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2771\">No pre-registration is required for the in-person distribution. Residents must bring proof of El Dorado County residency and may collect food for only one household. Eligibility is limited to low-income families facing financial hardship, a need that continues to grow as more households navigate high living costs countywide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2817\"><strong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2815\">Pickup Schedule for Saturday, Dec. 20:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2907\">\n<li data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2848\">\n<p data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2848\"><strong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2828\">A\u2013I:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2879\">\n<p data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2879\"><strong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2859\">J\u2013R:<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2907\">\n<p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2907\"><strong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2890\">S\u2013Z:<\/strong> 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3124\">The annual event remains one of the county\u2019s most significant community-supported holiday assistance programs, blending public generosity with coordinated local partnerships to meet the needs of vulnerable families.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3124\">How the Food Bank\u2019s services changed over time \u2014 short analysis<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3124\">In a typical year, the Network procures, warehouses, and distributes <strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1166\">over 2 million pounds of food<\/strong> \u2014 worth more than <strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1201\">$3.5 million<\/strong> \u2014 to families, seniors, veterans and individuals in need county-wide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<p data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2925\"><strong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2923\">Support for Seniors: Elder Outreach Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3244\">In 2025, the Food Bank expanded its outreach to seniors in partnership with Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, offering bi-monthly nutrient-dense food box distributions to eligible individuals aged 60 and over \u2014 not just in El Dorado, but also in neighboring counties. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/news\/el-dorado-county-food-bank-expands-elder-outreach-program-for-seniors-in-need\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Inedc<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3418\">A Food Bank representative said, \u201cWe are committed to supporting our senior community members through these challenging times.\u201d <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/news\/el-dorado-county-food-bank-expands-elder-outreach-program-for-seniors-in-need\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Inedc<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3945\">\n<p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3504\"><strong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3502\">Veteran Assistance \u2014 \u201cNo Vet Goes Hungry\u201d and Outreach to Families in Crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3945\">\n<li data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3743\">\n<p data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3743\">Among its programs is a dedicated effort for veterans and their families, in collaboration with the local Veteran\u2019s Commission, providing emergency food support and resources in times of need. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/news\/fighting-hunger-serving-hope-food-bank-of-el-dorado-county-expands-lifeline-to-locals\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Inedc<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"5926\">Recognition &amp; Community Impact<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"6584\">\n<li data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"6156\">\n<p data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"6156\">In 2023, the Food Bank was honored by state leadership: it was named \u201c<strong>California Nonprofit of the Year<\/strong>\u201d by a state assembly member \u2014 in recognition of its countywide humanitarian role.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6325\">\n<p data-start=\"6159\" data-end=\"6325\">According to the award announcement, the Food Bank serves <strong data-start=\"6217\" data-end=\"6258\">8,000 to 10,000 individuals per month<\/strong> across El Dorado County.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6326\" data-end=\"6584\">\n<p data-start=\"6328\" data-end=\"6584\">The founder (often affectionately known as \u201c<strong>The Food Dude<\/strong>\u201d), Mike Sproull, dedicated the award to all volunteers, supporters and community partners, highlighting the collective effort behind the Food Bank\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6818\">\u201cTogether, we have shown compassion, strength and determination in supporting our community members facing hunger, natural disasters, and homelessness,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6818\">Sproull said upon receiving the award.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6820\" data-end=\"7185\">More broadly, by working through a distributed network of partner agencies and leveraging volunteers \u2014 churches, community groups, tribal partners, veterans\u2019 organizations \u2014 the Food Bank has created a countywide safety net that adapts to changing needs: holiday stress, disaster relief, rising living costs, senior nutrition, veteran support, and rural hardship.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"425\">Timeline \u2014 Food Bank of El Dorado County (2000\u20132025)<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"777\"><strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"472\">2000 \u2014 Founding and grassroots beginnings<\/strong><br data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"475\" \/>\u2022 Founder Mike Sproull established the Food Bank of El Dorado County as a grassroots, community-based clearinghouse to coordinate emergency food aid and partner agency distributions. The organization began as a small coalition addressing gaps in local food access.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"830\">2003\u20132008 \u2014 Early growth, partner network forms<\/strong><br data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank formalized relationships with local churches, community groups and small pantries, growing an \u201cEmergency Food Assistance Network\u201d that would later include 30+ partner agencies serving remote foothill and mountain communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1501\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1175\">2012\u20132016 \u2014 Scaling holiday outreach and community drives<\/strong><br data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\" \/>\u2022 Annual holiday outreach and large turkey drives became recurring community events. Local churches, Knights of Columbus chapters and business partners regularly collected turkeys and the \u201cfixings\u201d for over 1,000 holiday meals in some years (example: All-Community Turkey Drive, 2015).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1848\"><strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1558\">2018\u20132019 \u2014 Institutionalizing steady distributions<\/strong><br data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank ramped up scheduled drive-thru and partner distributions across the county, publishing regular monthly calendars of free food distribution sites and formalizing the Cameron Park warehouse\/distribution facility as the operational hub.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2244\"><strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1899\">2020 \u2014 Pandemic response and surge operations<\/strong><br data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\" \/>\u2022 Like many local food banks, Food Bank of El Dorado County expanded emergency distributions and partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet sharply increased demand (mass distributions, volunteer mobilization and coordinated partner deliveries). (See site and local reporting for program details.)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2741\"><strong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2315\">2021 \u2014 Caldor Fire emergency response and long-term recovery work<\/strong><br data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\" \/>\u2022 When the Caldor Fire swept through the region in August 2021 the Food Bank served as a frontline disaster responder \u2014 providing emergency supplies, water and food to evacuation centers and continuing months of assistance to survivors in Grizzly Flats, Pollock Pines, South Lake Tahoe and other affected communities. The organization\u2019s 2021 \u201cFood Matters\u201d report documents the effort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"3105\"><strong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2792\">2022 \u2014 Recognition and strengthening networks<\/strong><br data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2795\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank continued to deepen collaborations with tribal partners, county agencies and more than 30 distribution partners to ensure reach into rural communities and shelter operations \u2014 a capability that was repeatedly tested during wildfire and weather emergencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3546\"><strong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3166\">2023 \u2014 State-level recognition: \u201cNonprofit of the Year\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3169\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank received a formal recognition document in 2023 (award packet published on the Food Bank site), highlighting its countywide role and honoring founder Mike Sproull and the volunteer network that sustains operations. The award cited service to thousands of residents monthly through emergency food and partner agency networks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3917\"><strong data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3603\">2024 \u2014 Ongoing distributions and local partnerships<\/strong><br data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3606\" \/>\u2022 Established programs continued: monthly partner distributions, holiday drives, and collaboration with local governments and churches to maintain coverage across remote census tracts and the Lake Tahoe corridor. (Monthly calendars and partner listings were in active use.)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"4383\"><strong data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3980\">Early\u2013Mid 2025 \u2014 Program diversification and senior focus<\/strong><br data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"3983\" \/>\u2022 <strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4021\">Elder Outreach expansion (2025):<\/strong> In partnership with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians the Food Bank launched\/expanded a bi-monthly Elder Outreach that delivers nutrient-dense food boxes to low-income seniors (60+) across El Dorado and neighboring counties. The program formalizes senior eligibility and drive-thru distribution dates in early 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4792\"><strong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4446\">June 2025 \u2014 Gift-card relief to address fuel &amp; food needs<\/strong><br data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4449\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank coordinated a countywide gift-card distribution, delivering more than <strong data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4546\">$78,000<\/strong> in $50 gift cards through partner agencies to help residents buy food and fuel \u2014 an expanded form of assistance recognizing that cash\/fuel support often addresses needs grocery boxes cannot. (Program doc.)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"5175\"><strong data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4859\">Summer\u2013Fall 2025 \u2014 Farmers\u2019 markets &amp; Lake Tahoe partnerships<\/strong><br data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4862\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank partnered with Bread &amp; Broth (St. Theresa\u2019s) and others to run free drive-thru farmers\u2019 market distributions in South Lake Tahoe and nearby towns (summer\/fall series), prioritizing fresh produce access in the tourist-season and for remote shore communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5635\"><strong data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5248\">December 2025 \u2014 Holiday Outreach 2025 (one-day county distribution)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5251\" \/>\u2022 The Food Bank\u2019s December 20, 2025 Holiday Outreach returned as a concentrated, partner-supported event (Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Barsotti Family Juice Co., Francis Distributing among sponsors) with tribal fire and police departments helping deliver to homebound residents \u2014 another iteration of the long-running holiday program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Food Bank of El Dorado County will distribute holiday food to eligible families on Dec. 20 in Cameron Park, with tribal partners delivering to homebound residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"7","parallax":"1","layout":"no-sidebar-narrow","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"float","share_float_style":"share-normal","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_popup_post":"1","show_comment_section":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"One-Day Only Holiday Aid Event Set for Dec. 20 as Local Partners Mobilize to Support Struggling Families"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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